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McCullum 'Worried' for Stokes After England Captain Dropped Over Nightclub Incident
Times of India·Tuesday, 16 June 2026
England coach Brendon McCullum expressed concern for captain Ben Stokes, who was dropped from the squad and is under investigation following a nightclub incident that breached team protocols. Gus Atkinson was also excluded. McCullum stopped short of confirming whether Stokes could return as captain once investigations are complete.
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Ben Stokes has been central to England's aggressive, entertaining cricket revival. His potential absence — and the cloud over his captaincy — matters to cricket fans everywhere, including the many in India who follow England cricket closely.
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